Top Rated Attractions in Birmingham

Worcester Porcelain Factory has had quite a history through the years. It’s a definite visit if you’re in the city so make sure it’s on your itinerary. The factory was set up in 1751 at the River Severn. In the many years to come, the factory passed many hands and finally now only runs for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The city being famous for porcelain, the factory is a precious example of a blend of traditional artwork with modern facilities. You can visit the factory to see how the process of making a piece of porcelain art goes about - the baking, painting of details and designs and more. The factory also allows children to experience the process by having them paint plates. They also have a gift shop so that you can take home a souvenir from the Queen’s own personal porcelain factory.

Taking you back on a journey of almost 300 years, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum tells the story of the 'Warwickshire Lads', soldiers and other tales of the regime. Get to know stories about the famous woman soldier Hannah Snell, Field Marshals Montgomery and Slim, even memorabilia from the World War. Housed in a 17th century structure, the museum has much to offer history enthusiasts and will even interest a family on a visit. Also, try on regiment uniforms for a picture moment and meet the mascot, a little antelope.

This is the place to go look at Britain's proud transportation history. Opened in 2008, the Engine House is an integral and educative part of the Severn Valley Railway. This little museum and visitor center has on display a collection of steam locomotives used in the early years of the railway in Britain. Apart from the regular display, the museum also holds various exhibitions and events to honor its vast heritage and history. A one of a kind place to learn something about the life line of the city. You can also take a ride on this preserved heritage railway line. The House also has an adjoining restaurant and a gift shop to facilitate the tourists.

Bravery, tenacity, pride and guts of steel are apt words to describe those men who have served in the Staffordshire Regiment over the last 300 years. Step into the Staffordshire Regiment Museum and recount those same hair-raising experiences. Learn of their heroic stories through all the wars that they had fought so bravely through the years, with the different exhibitions and activities that the Museum holds through the year. Get a glimpse of the war world today, through the memories that the Museum holds, and you will realize the hardships and struggle that everyone from the Regiment went through.

Established in November 1988, Aston Manor Road Transport Museum is a transport museum that houses a collection of vintage buses and commercial vehicles. The museum is open to public visitation and there are several local events held here. Visitors are taken for a ride in these vintage buses on event days. There is a souvenir shop as well where you can pick up wonderful things in memory of your trip here. The museum was inaugurated by Prince Charles on the eve of his 40th birthday.

The Lace Guild was founded in 1976 is dedicated to the art and history of lace making. The museum consists of a library and an exhibition room. The have on display almost 16,000 types of lace and other artifacts related to the history and evolution of laces through the ages. The exhibition room is dedicated for themed exhibitions and the museum also releases a quarterly magazine related to the craft of lace making. They also offer craft lessons and research opportunities for those interested.